Lodi Parks to shut pool indefinitely

LODI - The Lodi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department will be closing the Hutchins Street Square swimming pool indefinitely because of deterioration of its surface.

The pool was in the midst of a scheduled two week closure for routine maintenance and was expected to reopen Wednesday. However, once the pool was drained, workers found advanced deterioration of the pool's fiberglass material that poses a potential hazard for swimmers.

City officials said a short-term fix is not possible. Estimates for a full repair are being made.

The Hutchins Street Square pool is used mostly by senior citizens for exercise and therapy. The city recently increased fees and reduced hours